Treasury Secretary John Snow (2004):
When the Treasury Secretary was asked why Washington is adhering to a strong dollar policy, he could answer only: “Because that’s our policy.”
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension(1984):
Buckaroo Banzai: “Remember, no matter where you go, there you are.”
Fletch (1985):
Madeline: I’m sorry, who are you again?
Fletch: I’m Frieda’s […]
During the Presidential campaign, George W. Bush feigned outrage when John Kerry accused him of plotting to privatize Social Security. But less than a month after the election, one of the issues that is getting the most attention in the press due to its likely appearance in Congress is the President’s Social Security privatization […]
Maybe it’s not quite fair to use the awesome power of the STFU! against a back-bench Republican congressman like Thomas M. Reynolds (R-NY). But with his comments regarding the recent increase in the federal debt limit and its effect on citizens, he walked right into the line of fire.
During debate on the bill to […]
About a week and a half ago, Indiana Pacers guard Ron Artest asked for a month off to recover from the busy promotional schedule of his upcoming rap album. Mind you, this is a guy who makes nearly $6 million a year to play basketball.
Well, after this weekend, it looks like Artest will have […]
How does one go about compiling the current best 40 artists in American music? Well, if you happen to be Kyle from Information Leafblower, you invite dozens of bloggers (including yours truly) to vote on their favorites, then rank the results and let the sparks fly.
So check it out, and prepare to add yourself […]
Posted by Sam
“Yeah it’s yer, uh, book place…I know that, but c’mon Bill, ah’m the President now…”
Even though we hate to rub salt in the wound, the recent election has left a few difficult questions that must be addressed. Chief among them:
Why the hell does the Kerry Campaign still have $15 million in unspent campaign funds?
Yes, you heard that right. One of the closest elections in modern history, and the Kerry […]
No matter how much you and you want to replace the Constitution with the Bible, the United States of America is not a Christian nation. This may come as a shock, and is obviously inconvenient for you, but it was decided centuries ago.
The Barbary Treaties 1786-1816 - Treaty of Peace and Friendship, Signed at […]
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia doesn’t have to answer to you or anyone:
When he was asked by a member of the audience whether he would like to revisit his decision in 2000 the Al Gore/George W. Bush election dispute, Scalia cut off the questioner, saying, “I’m inclined to say it’s been four years and […]
One of the bills that has languished in Congress while members campaigned, went on vacation and spent time debating more tax cuts and banning gay marriage, was the “9/11 Recommendations Implementation Act” which codifies the findings of the 9/11 Commission in an attempt to prevent another large domestic terror attack.
As is normal procedure unrelated […]
